A prequel to CHARLOTTE SWEET. Part Dickens, part Gilbert and Sullivan, part Fractured Fairy Tale, this family operetta evolves through mock-Christmas carols. It centers on Ludlow Ladd, a poor young orphan in Victorian Liverpool. It's Christmas night and his birthday, as Ludlow wanders the streets, searching for a home. The eccentric Grimbles take him to their house, already crammed with animals, plants, and Prudence, their bratty daughter. After annoying the Grimbles, Ludlow is left alone with their Christmas tree. The tree turns into the magical Misssus Pinecones, who whisks him to the Land of Yuletime Cheer where dreams can come true—resulting in a perversely sweet holiday miracle.

What the Critics Said...

"Musical of the week. A jolly romp." - Jason Teran, Show Business

"A fascinating prize. Plays off all the gooey sentiment that has been built up around the modern Christmas in story and song. Energetic, charming fun." - David Zimmerman, The Rockford Register

"Really wonderful!" - Bill Thompson, Literary Manager, Actors Theatre of Louisville.

1. KOOKY CAROLS (IT'S SNOWING / NOISY NIGHT / THE OLE SALVATION ARMY
   Carolers
2. YE FAITHFUL SHEPHERDS
   Carolers
3. LUDLOW LADD
   Daisy & Carolers
4. I'M A POOR LITTLE PAPER BOY
   Ludlow
5. LET'S TAKE HIM IN
   Hester & Nestor Grimble & Ludlow
6. LITTLE HOUSE OF LIVERPOOL
   Daisy & Carolers
7. OUR CHRISTMAS TREE
   Muriel & Grimble Family
8. WHO IS THIS CHILD?
   Muriel & Grimble Family
9. BOY...OH BOY! / THE SECRET / IT'S NO FUN
   Prudence, Ludlow & Carolers
10. WHAT A DINNER!
    Muriel & Grimble Family
11. OH NO!
    Grimble Family & Muriel
12. WHY (DO I DO EV'RYTHING WRONG)?
    Ludlow
13. LIE IN SLUMBER
    Carolers
14. CALL ME
    Missus Pinecones
15. THE LAND OF YULETIDE CHEER
    Tin Soldier & Company
16. WELL, MY LADD
    Missue Pinecones, Ludlow & Company
17. MARCH! MARCH! MARCH!
    Tin Soldier With Company
18. THE SPELL
    Gingerbread Lady & Company
19. THE TIFF
    Prescott, Ludlow, & Company
20. SHAKE HIM / REVELATION XXV / FINALE
    Ludlow, Muriel, Grimbles, & Carolers